VRCA

OUR ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Victorian Regional Channels Authority (VRCA) began operations on 1 April 2004. VRCA manages the commercial navigation of the channels in Geelong and Hastings port waters and oversee the channel management for the Port of Portland. The Authority was established by the Victorian Government under the Port Management Act 1995 and the Transport Integration Act 2010.

VRCA's key responsibilities include:

Management of shipping control

Provision of navigation aids

Channel management

Marine environment protection

Safety and security

$4 Million Works Program commences

The large backhoe dredger Machiavelli, commenced operations in Corio Bay on 22 November. This video shows the Machiavelli depositing dredged material into a hopper barge.